1
as in fulfilling
to carry through (as a process) to completion
the con artist would never have been able to carry off his schemes if it were not for the greed of his eager victims
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2
as in killing
to deprive of life
pray that the pestilence does not carry off any more souls than it already has
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Recent Examples of carrying off
Distilled water was slowly poured in the sand bed, carrying off the brownish tannic acids.
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Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 26 July 2025
Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 26 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carrying off
Verb
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After fulfilling the accidental want of a girl named Vira, Christmas, winter symbols, and the magical powers of the wizards, disappear from people’s memories.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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What feels like a strength on the surface can undermine the very connections that make life fulfilling.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The couple is accused of killing their 7-month-old son despite the fact that authorities have yet to find the infant's remains.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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After killing Martin, Lawson poured gasoline on the dead man's body and his surroundings before leaving the scene, according to police.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Vinicius Jr was disappointed with this decision, after years of performing at the highest level and establishing himself on the left.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
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Amazon’s stock has shown volatility during previous market downturns, sometimes performing worse than the S&P 500 index.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The two initial quakes flattened villages in both provinces, destroying more than 6,700 homes, and rescue workers pulled bodies from the rubble on Thursday.—
Mohammad Yunus Yawar,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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As Greengrass was editing the picture, wildfires tore through the Pacific Palisades and Altadena in Southern California, killing residents and destroying homes.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In aid of executing the judgments, Petitioner procured charging liens over numerous entities controlled by and affiliated with the Verrichias.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Edwards started to limp after executing a handoff early in the second quarter.—
Steve Megargee,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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On one hand, it's been nearly 20 years since a new Onimusha game, so I'm stoked that Capcom is modernizing the historically clunky, demon-slaying series.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Perseus rescued her by slaying the monster and later married her.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Hartmann said the partnership with Alight and Neoen is expanding renewable electricity capacity in Sweden and advancing H&M’s goal of achieving net zero through a circular business model.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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This is most effectively done by achieving what is known as herd immunity through vaccinations.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Often the act of reaching the goal or accomplishing the feat is the end of the story.—
Cassidy Randall,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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Yet far too often their efforts are stifled — not by a lack of skill or commitment, but by a bureaucratic system that forces them to spend more time navigating administrative hurdles than accomplishing their goals.—
Darrell Crate,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Carrying off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carrying%20off. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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